TXBRONC
06-04-2008, 10:14 PM
According to this week's team report from The Sporting News Rasizer thinks that Dumervil is a Pro Bowl caliber player in this League.
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Broncos Team Report
Posted: June 4, 2008
Lee Rasizer
For Sporting News
PERSONNEL ANALYSIS: The continued rehabilitation by third-year wide receiver Brandon Marshall allowed Broncos coaches to get a closer look at the depth they have at the position at the first two-week mini-camp. While it's too soon to tell if early optimism is well-founded, it's clear the Broncos will have a more experienced corps overall with Darrell Jackson capable of starting and Keary Colbert also playing a key role.
The biggest first impression, however, was made by rookie second-round pick Eddie Royal. His ability to disseminate the offense quickly, coupled with speed and quickness coming out of breaks and better than expected hands had his teammates glowing. Royal will push for playing time out of the slot. . . .
New defensive coordinator Bob Slowik is known as a teacher, and that's important after the confusion over roles and hesitation that permeated an underachieving stop-unit for most of 2007. Slowik is tweaking terminology, which includes new, specific run fits for players and a turn to a numbers-based system. T
The goal is to simplify as much as possible to build a foundation now, while adding blitzes, coverages and game plans at a later date. Denver will go over initial installation four times before training camp opens in late July to drive home the 'team' part of the defense.
DEFENSIVE ENDS ANALYSIS: Elvis Dumervil has established himself as a top-10 pass rusher but needs his total snap count limited. Enter Ebenezer Ekuban, coming off a ruptured Achilles, who will help provide a boost as a bigger-bodied lineman able to anchor vs. the run while providing veteran leadership. But the group's ability overall to make a leap into the upper tier of the position depends on the development of their '07 draftees in their second season.
Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder both have considerable physical gifts. Moss has the skills to disrupt passing games but needs to balance his speed attack with power and deliver on his promise of more diligent pre-game preparation. Crowder has the strength and athleticism to contribute as an every-down player, but he needs to smooth his technique. Grade: B. Pro Bowl-caliber players: Dumervil.
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=419641
Broncos Team Report
Posted: June 4, 2008
Lee Rasizer
For Sporting News
PERSONNEL ANALYSIS: The continued rehabilitation by third-year wide receiver Brandon Marshall allowed Broncos coaches to get a closer look at the depth they have at the position at the first two-week mini-camp. While it's too soon to tell if early optimism is well-founded, it's clear the Broncos will have a more experienced corps overall with Darrell Jackson capable of starting and Keary Colbert also playing a key role.
The biggest first impression, however, was made by rookie second-round pick Eddie Royal. His ability to disseminate the offense quickly, coupled with speed and quickness coming out of breaks and better than expected hands had his teammates glowing. Royal will push for playing time out of the slot. . . .
New defensive coordinator Bob Slowik is known as a teacher, and that's important after the confusion over roles and hesitation that permeated an underachieving stop-unit for most of 2007. Slowik is tweaking terminology, which includes new, specific run fits for players and a turn to a numbers-based system. T
The goal is to simplify as much as possible to build a foundation now, while adding blitzes, coverages and game plans at a later date. Denver will go over initial installation four times before training camp opens in late July to drive home the 'team' part of the defense.
DEFENSIVE ENDS ANALYSIS: Elvis Dumervil has established himself as a top-10 pass rusher but needs his total snap count limited. Enter Ebenezer Ekuban, coming off a ruptured Achilles, who will help provide a boost as a bigger-bodied lineman able to anchor vs. the run while providing veteran leadership. But the group's ability overall to make a leap into the upper tier of the position depends on the development of their '07 draftees in their second season.
Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder both have considerable physical gifts. Moss has the skills to disrupt passing games but needs to balance his speed attack with power and deliver on his promise of more diligent pre-game preparation. Crowder has the strength and athleticism to contribute as an every-down player, but he needs to smooth his technique. Grade: B. Pro Bowl-caliber players: Dumervil.